In this episode of The Compendium, we uncover the haunting story of Anni Dewani’s honeymoon murder — a crime that spiralled into South Africa’s most notorious scandal. From the staged hijacking in Gugulethu to Shrien Dewani’s dramatic trial and acquittal, the case exposed corruption, plea bargains, CCTV footage, and forensic battles that shook a nation. What really happened to Anni Dewani, and why does the truth remain so fiercely disputed?

We give you just the Compendium, but if you want more, here are our resources:
The Honeymoon Murder - Panarama
Murder of Anni Dewani - Wikipedia
Anni: The Honeymoon Murder - TV Mini Series IMDB
Anni Dewani: A Father's Story - by Vinod Hindocha

Host & Show Info

• Hosts: Kyle Risi & Adam Cox
• About: Kyle and Adam are more than just your hosts, they’re your close friends sharing intriguing stories from tales from the darker corners of true crime, the annals of your forgotten history books, and the who's who of incredible people.
• Intro Music: Alice in dark Wonderland by Aleksey Chistilin
• Trailer Music: Stealy Move by Soundroll

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In this episode of the Compendium, Real Life Gone Girl takes you deep into Denise Huskins’ harrowing Vallejo kidnapping story—where the victim was blamed before the abductor was even caught. From being dubbed a “hoax” and compared to Gone Girl, to the Netflix American Nightmare docuseries and her memoir Victim F, we trace how Denise and Aaron fought back—and won—both justice and vindication.

⁠We give you just the Compendium, but if you want more, here are our resources:

• American Nightmare [2024] – directed by Bernadette Higgins & Felicity Morris,
• Victim F: From Crime Victims to Suspects to Survivors – by Denise Huskins & Aaron Quinn

• Hosts: Kyle Risi & Adam Cox
• About: Kyle and Adam are more than just your hosts, they’re your close friends sharing intriguing stories from tales from the darker corners of true crime, the annals of your forgotten history books, and the who's who of incredible people.
• Intro Music: Alice in dark Wonderland by Aleksey Chistilin
• Trailer Music: Stealy Move by Soundroll

• ⭐ Review & follow on: Spotify & Apple Podcasts
• 📸 Follow us on Instagram: @theCompendiumPodcast
• 🌐 Visit us at: TheCompendiumPodcast.com
• ❤️ Early access episodes: Patreon

In this episode of The Compendium, we kick off our three-part series on Princess Diana, Part 1. We start with Diana’s early years and whirlwind engagement to Prince Charles, then uncover how royal life’s pressures shattered the fairy tale. You'll hear how her childhood, a strained marriage, Royal Family expectations, and the looming shadow of Camilla Parker Bowles brought private struggles—bulimia and isolation—into the spotlight. With honesty and intimacy, this episode reveals the hidden cost of becoming the People’s Princess.

We give you just the Compendium, but if you want more, here are our resources:

• Diana’s childhood and family background - Britannica
• Diana’s struggles with bulimia and mental health - Vogue
• Diana: Her True Story - In Her Own Words - by Andre Morton
• The Diana Chronicles - by Tina Brown

Host & Show Info

• Hosts: Kyle Risi & Adam Cox
• About: Kyle and Adam are more than just your hosts, they’re your close friends sharing intriguing stories from tales from the darker corners of true crime, the annals of your forgotten history books, and the who's who of incredible people.
• Intro Music: Alice in dark Wonderland by Aleksey Chistilin
• Trailer Music: Stealy Move by Soundroll

• ⭐ Review & follow on: Spotify & Apple Podcasts
• 📸 Follow us on Instagram: @theCompendiumPodcast
• 🌐 Visit us at: TheCompendiumPodcast.com
• ❤️ Early access episodes: Patreon